distillment

/dɪˈstɪlmənt/
noun
  1. The process of purifying a liquid by heating it until it becomes a vapor and then cooling it to collect the pure liquid.
    • The distillment of seawater can provide fresh drinking water.
    • The distillment of crude oil produces gasoline and other fuels.
    • Ancient alchemists studied the distillment of herbs to create medicines.
  2. The product obtained from the process of distilling.
    • The distillery's main distillment is a high-proof grain alcohol.
    • The distillment from the experiment was a clear, odorless liquid.
    • Each batch of distillment is tested for purity before sale.
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